FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates are based off of three options... remote (virtual) lessons (most economical), student travels to me or I travel to the student (highest price). I only offer hour long lessons for any student over the age of 7. For students under the age of 7, I offer half-hour lessons. Remote (virtual) lessons are $55/hour, If the student travels to me it is ($65/hour) and if I travel to the student it is $75/hour. For students under the age of 7, lessons are $30/half-hour if student travels to me and $40/half-hour if I travel to the student. The amount of the first lesson is paid, at least, 48 hours before the lesson. I accept all major credit cards, paypal & Venmo. The first lesson is a trial to determine if everyone involved would like to continue with the lessons on a weekly basis. If so, lessons are charged, in advance, covering 4 weeks of lessons at a time. Howling Wolff Piano Lessons is a State & Federal recognized business. A 3% convenience fee is applied, if paying by credit card.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
An initial conversation is needed to discuss what you are looking to get out of the piano lessons. Are the piano lessons for you, your child, a grandparent? etc... Each student is different and I want us both to find out if we are the right fit for one another. If we are a good fit, I will go over all of the logistical details to ensure that both parties understand the process. (I like to keep things as simple as possible!) On the first actual lesson, I will determine the best approach for each individual student. (what to focus on first, notes, rhythm, theory, ear training, reading music, composition etc...) Every student learns differently, so I will adapt my lesson plans to how I feel the student will most easily grasp, retain and gain the most value from.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 30 years of experience on the piano. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, from Salisbury University, where I minored in music theory & composition. Throughout all of my 30+ years of experience, I have been trained, by a number of instructors, in classical, contemporary and modern styles. I have been composing original music since the age of eight. (I'm 38 now) In my early twenties I began playing, professionally, in several bands, as the keyboardist/pianist. I am continually hired to compose, play record and mix piano/synth pieces for client music projects at my recording studio, Howling Wolff Recording Studio. I also graduated, at the top of my class, from the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts in 2012. In 2014 I resigned from my corporate job and built a professional Recording Studio, out of my home, called Howling Wolff Recording Studio. At the studio, I am regularly hired to compose, play, record and mix piano/synth pieces for client music projects. I operate the studio, full time, and offer piano lessons in the Live Room of the studio.